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3 days in Europe in May - where to go?

I'll be in Lake Como for three days mid-May and have 3 days afterwards to travel to one other location in Europe. Where to go? We are thinking Amsterdam, Budapest or Barcelona but are open to other suggestions. Maybe Switzerland? but where? I will be traveling with my husband.

We have been to and don't want to go to somewhere else in Italy, Prague, Vienna, London, Paris, Portugal..

Switzerland would be the obvious choice because Lake Como is already close to the Swiss border. If you are tired of lakes and mountains after staying at Lake Como you might explore some neat towns like Luzern and Bern. Also Basel (art museums!), the southwest of Germany (Freiburg, Staufen, Black Forest) and Alsace are in reach.

All depends on your interests, flight connections from Milano or train connections from the place on Lake Como where you will be staying.

Côte d'Azur? - Thello train from Milan to Nice takes 5 hrs. 3 days on the French Riviera could be a nice contrast to the mountains and lakes of Como, and offers cultural and outdoor opportunities.

That and Switzerland as mentioned by traveller are probably the easiest/shortest by train (the three cities you're thinking about would need sleeper trains or overnight stops, which might waste too much time depending on your schedule). If you're willing to fly out of Milan, then Europe's your oyster and we need more info on interests.

Côte d'Azur is beautiful in May - flowers everywhere, warm sunshine and the sea is ready for swimming (while Lake Como will be on the chilly side in May). And lots of art museums and scenic drives and picturesque hilltop villages and more.